This publication presents statistics on livestock slaughterings and meat production. These statistics are based on a monthly collection from abattoirs and other major slaughtering establishments. More detailed information on this series can be obtained by contacting the ABS or by referring to the quarterly ABS publication Livestock Products, Australia (cat. no. 7215.0).

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SUMMARY COMMENTARY

LIVESTOCK

The trend estimate for cattle slaughterings decreased 5% to 646 thousand over the last year.

Sheep slaughterings decreased 12% to 918 thousand since June 2008.

In June 2009, lamb slaughterings were 1.7 million, 7% more than the same time last year.

At 373 thousand, pig slaughterings have decreased 7% since June 2008.

LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTERED, Australia - June 2009

Original

Seasonally Adjusted

Trend

no.

no.

no.

Cattle (excl. calves)

654 451

646 927

645 816

Calves

66 296

63 941

66 343

Sheep

692 772

902 437

918 493

Lambs

1 595 427

1 748 804

1 746 700

Pigs

392 572

373 115

373 139

MEAT

The trend estimate for beef production decreased 4% to 175 thousand tonnes from June 2008.

Mutton production dropped 14% to 19 thousand tonnes over the last year.

At 36 thousand tonnes, lamb production increased 10% compared to the same time last year.

Pig meat production was 27 thousand tonnes, or 7% less than June 2008.

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